Epik High Is Here

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Epik High Is Here
Part 1 cover
Studio album by
Epik High
ReleasedJanuary 18, 2021 (2021-01-18) (Part 1)
February 14, 2022 (2022-02-14) (Part 2)
Genre
Length29:30 (Part 1)
39:15 (Part 2)
Label
Epik High chronology
Sleepless in
(2019) 		Epik High Is Here
(2021 & 2022)
Strawberry

(2023)
Singles from Epik High Is Here, Part 1
  1. "Rosario"
    Released: January 18, 2021
  2. "Based on a True Story"
    Released: January 18, 2021
Part 2 cover
Singles from Epik High Is Here, Part 2
  1. "Rain Song"
    Released: June 29, 2021[1]
  2. "Face ID"
    Released: October 25, 2021[2]
  3. "Gray So Gray"
    Released: February 14, 2022
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[3]

Epik High Is Here is the tenth studio album[4] by the hip hop group Epik High. It was released in two parts: Part 1 was released on January 18, 2021, while Part 2 was released on February 14, 2022.[5][6][7] Both versions were released through OURS Co. and distributed by Genie Music. "Rosario" and "Based On A True Story" served as singles from Part 1 while "Rain Song", "Face ID" and "Gray So Gray" served as singles from Part 2.[1][2]

Epik High Is Here was well received by music critics. "Rosario" was named one of the 50 Best Songs of 2021 by Rolling Stone while British GQ named Part 2 in their list of the 29 best albums of 2022.

Reception

Album critic lists
Publication List Work Rank Ref.
Rolling Stone India
 		10 Best K-Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021 Part 1 5 [8]
SCMP 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2021 15 [9]
British GQ The 29 best albums of 2022 Part 2 No order [10]
Song critic lists
Publication List Work Rank Ref.
Marie Claire The 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2021 "Rosario" No order [11]
NME The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2021 12 [12]
The Ringer The Best K-pop Songs of 2021 5 [13]
Rolling Stone The 50 Best Songs of 2021 40 [14]
Teen Vogue The 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021 No order [15]

Track listing

Epik High Is Here, Part 1 track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Lesson Zero"
  • DJ Tukutz
  • Tablo
  • Mighty Mike
  • Keta McCue
  • DJ Tukutz
  • Tablo
  • Mighty Mike
  • McCue
3:50
3."Based on a True Story" (내 얘기 같아; featuring Heize)
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • DJ Tukutz
  • Tablo
Ryu Young-min3:54
4."Acceptance Speech" (수상소감; featuring B.I)
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • B.I
  • DJ Tukutz
  • B.I
  • DJ Tukutz
3:16
5."Leica" (featuring Kim Sa-wol)
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
TabloTablo2:38
6."In Self-Defense" (정당방위; featuring Woo Won-jae, Nucksal, Changmo)
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • Woo Won-jae
  • Nucksal
  • Changmo
  • Code Kunst
3:37
7."True Crime" (featuring Miso)
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • Penner
  • DJ Tukutz
  • Tablo
  • Penner
  • DJ Tukutz
  • Tablo
  • Penner
3:38
8."Social Distance 16"TabloDJ TukutzDJ Tukutz1:04
9."End of the World" (featuring G.Soul)
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • Sweettalker
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • Mighty Mike
  • Sweettalker
  • Tablo
  • Mithra Jin
  • Mighty Mike
  • Sweettalker
3:34
10."Wish You Were"TabloTabloTablo1:32
Total length:29:30
Epik High Is Here, Part 2 track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Here"
DJ Tukutz
  • Tablo
    		• DJ Tukutz2:42
    3."Super Rare" (featuring Wonstein, pH-1)
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • Wonstein
    • pH-1
    • Tablo
    • Wonstein
    		Tablo3:40
    4."Gray So Gray" (그래서 그래; featuring Younha)
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • Tablo
    • DJ Tukutz
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Mr. Sync
    		4:12
    5."BRB"
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Tablo
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Docskim
    		3:28
    6."I Hated Myself (Tablo's Word)"TabloTabloTablo3:15
    7."Rain Song" (비 오는 날 듣기 좋은 노래; featuring Colde[a])
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • Tablo
    • DJ Tukutz
    		DJ Tukutz4:05
    8."Rich Kids Anthem" (featuring Lee Hi)
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • Tablo
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Rabitt
    • Hayley Gene Penner
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Rabitt
    		3:37
    9."Face ID" (featuring Giriboy, Sik-K, Justhis)
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • Giriboy
    • Sik-K
    • Justhis
    • Tablo
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Mighty Mike
    • Sik-K
    • DJ Tukutz
    • Mighty Mike
    		3:37
    10."Piano for Sale" TabloTablo1:00
    11."Family Portrait" (가족관계증명서; featuring Kim Feel)
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    		TabloTablo4:46
    12."Champagne"
    • Tablo
    • Mithra Jin
    • Tablo
    • DJ Tukutz
    		DJ Tukutz4:06
    Total length:39:15

    Notes

    1. ^ "Rain Song" contains uncredited vocals from Younha.

    Charts

    References

    1. ^ a b Lau, Elly (June 29, 2021). "Epik High release new single 'Rain Song' with Korean R&B singer Colde". Bandwagon. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
    2. ^ a b Chin, Carmen (October 26, 2021). "Epik High dabble in surrealism in 'Face ID' music video". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
    3. ^ Daly, Rhian (February 18, 2022). "Epik High – 'Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2' review: sharp, sensitive introspection from icons of Korean hip-hop". NME. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
    4. ^ "Epik High drops Part 1 of their new double album, 'Epik High Is Here,' featuring ZICO, CL, HEIZE, Nucksal, Kim Sawol, and Changmo". Bandwagon. January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
    5. ^ Kwak, Kristine (February 14, 2022). "'It's a Full-Circle Moment': Epik High on Their New Album and 2022 Tour Plans". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
    6. ^ Suacillo, Angela (January 25, 2022). "Epik High finally reveal release date for 'Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2'". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
    7. ^ Kim, Regina (February 14, 2022). "After Two Decades, Epik High Is Still Here and Still Shaping the Future of Korean Music". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
    8. ^ Chakraborty, Riddhi; Dongre, Divyansha (December 29, 2021). "10 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
    9. ^ Herman, Tamar (December 22, 2021). "25 best K-pop albums of 2021: Twice, Red Velvet, NCT 127, Seventeen and Monsta X are all there, but who took the No 1 spot?". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
    10. ^ Ochefu, Christine; Pym, Olivia; Sharma, Ruchira (December 2, 2022). "2022 was a killer year for music. These were the 29 best albums of the year". British GQ. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
    11. ^ LeGardye, Quinci (November 12, 2021). "The 20 Best New K-Pop Songs of 2021". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
    12. ^ NME (December 20, 2021). "The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021". NME. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
    13. ^ Halliwell, Kate (December 13, 2021). "The Best K-pop Songs of 2021". The Ringer. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
    14. ^ Blistein, Jon; Bernstein, Jonathan; Chan, Tim; Conteh, Mankaprr; Dolan, Jon; Dukes, Will; Freeman, Jon; Grow, Kory (December 6, 2021). "The 50 Best Songs of 2021". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
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